adj

improvised

adj

Made or done on the spot, without planning or rehearsal.

"They slept under an improvised shelter made from branches and a tarp."

"The comedian's improvised jokes got the biggest laughs of the night."

How to Use Improvised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade up on the spot, without prior planning.

Common pairings

improvised device improvised speech improvised weapon

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